Unlocking US Census Secrets for Your Family Tree (1790-1950)
Discover the hidden gems of the US Census from 1790 to 1950 in our latest video, “Unlocking US Census Secrets for Your Family Tree.” This comprehensive guide will unveil the valuable insights and secrets contained within these historical records that can help you trace your family lineage and build a richer family tree. Join us […]
Calculate Birth Dates from Tombstones and Census Records! (2024)
Learn how to calculate birth dates using information found on tombstones and census records in this informative video. By analyzing dates and clues left behind in historical documents, you can uncover valuable insights into your ancestors’ lives. Watch this tutorial to discover the fascinating process of deducing birth dates from these sources. Don’t miss out […]
Secret Trick for Searching Genealogy Records on Ancestry or FamilySearch
Learn my secret trick for researching records and how I found a missing 8 year old boy in the 1870 U.S. Census with this unique strategy anyone can use. There is a handout for this episode. Information about how to get the handout below. Note: You will need a recent version of Excel for this […]
Where to Find Genealogy Records for Family History Online
In the last episode we created a checklist of places to look for records to help you formulate a genealogy research plan. In this episode we’ll talk about where to find some of those records.
1890 US Census Substitutes + 300th Episode Contest Giveaway!
In this 300th Episode we’re celebrating with a contest and learning about how you can find other records to substitute what was lost in the 1890 U.S. Census. Enter to win a free subscription to Ancestry.com and the Genealogy TV Academy. HOW TO ENTER and RULES FOR THE 300th Episode Contest: https://genealogytv.org/contests/
Extracting Census into Spreadsheets to Find Your Ancestors Fast: How to Use Ancestry & MS Excel
Learn how to use MS Excel to extract your ancestors in the U.S. Census to help find other family members living around your target ancestor. Even if you have never used Excel before, this is a step-by-step guide to how to import census data into Excel so you can filter by surname, filter multiple columns, […]
Hidden Clues in 1880 Census
I’m going to show you how to look at the 1880 census record like you’ve never looked at it before. There are so many hints and clues in this one record that I bet you can’t find them all. How many hidden clues are there in this one 1880 Census? Learn family history research in […]
12 Tips for Interviewing Family Part One – The Interview
12 TIPS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR FAMILY INTERVIEWS